{"product_id":"for-the-joy-21-missionary-mother-stories-of-real-life-faith-paperback","title":"For the Joy: 21 Missionary Mother Stories of Real Life \u0026 Faith - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMiriam Chan\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eSophia Russell\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFear, Faith, \u0026amp; Figuring It Out \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery child is different, but mothers are very much the same around the world--the same worries and fears, guilt, and joys. Dive in to For the Joy and laugh and cry with 21 Australian missionary mothers as they share stories of raising kids in both remote far-flung places and some of the most populated cities in the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese inspiring stories will resonate in the heart of the reader as fear, faith, and figuring it out come together in page-turning reality. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Stories include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- home-schooling while living in a bus \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- navigating the toddler years as a \"third culture mum\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- raising a child with special needs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- recovering from anxiety on the field \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- giving birth in a foreign hospital \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- the grief of losing your family to persecution ... and more! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHonestly written, raw in emotion, sad and joyful in equal measure, this collection of stories offers insight into the complexities of parenting children while serving God no matter where you call home.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiriam Chan\u003c\/b\u003e is a returned missionary mother and remains passionate about missions and being a mother to her two elementary-aged children. Since returning to Sydney, Australia, she has worked with a mission agency in preparing others to serve cross-culturally. She enjoys wearing multiple hats during the week as a university counsellor, ministry wife, cavoodle-lover, and Sunday School teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSophia Russell\u003c\/b\u003e has been helping other people tell their stories, both personally and professionally, for most of her adult life. Living in Sydney with her husband and two children, she works as a freelance content writer and journalist. She loves books, good coffee, great conversations, and serving with her local church.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 194\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.41 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 15, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53483742200115,"sku":"9781645082200","price":18.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/0746\/3731\/files\/nxhirpW-_I9781645082200.webp?v=1782893412","url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/for-the-joy-21-missionary-mother-stories-of-real-life-faith-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}